All Retail Week articles in December 22, 2017 – Page 2
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Analysis
Glad tidings: 10 ways retail gave back in 2017
Year in, year out, not just during the traditional season of goodwill, retailers give back in countless ways to the communities they serve from Stornoway to Sussex.
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Retail Voice
Is there a risk of the supply chain being left behind?
Are logistics solutions suffering from a lack of state-of-the-art advancements? Tony Morgan, consumer industries chief technology officer for IBM UK, investigates.
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News
Tesco-Booker given go-ahead after second phase of probe
Following an “in-depth” second phase examination, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has given Tesco the green light to acquire wholesaler Booker.
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Opinion
Opinion: Government's rates gravy train will rumble on
This is traditionally the time of year to look back at issues that have featured in the world of retail over the past 12 months. This year I thought I’d also highlight a few that we may need to look out for in 2018.
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News
John Lewis sales cooled by snow ahead of Christmas
John Lewis sales slipped last week as severe winter weather across the UK deterred shoppers.
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News
Creditors abandon Steinhoff as crisis deepens
Steinhoff International— the parent company of Poundland, Harvey’s and Bensons for Beds in the UK — has started to lose credit lines from lenders as it grapples with an accounting scandal.
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Cartoon
Blower’s retail cartoon: Next-day delivery for Christmas
Cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on retailers fulfilling their next-day delivery promises in the final run-up to Christmas Day.
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News
Toys R Us future in doubt as PPF blocks survival plan
The future of Toys R Us in the UK has been plunged into doubt after the Pensions Protection Fund (PPF) said it would block the retailer’s proposed restructuring plan.
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Gallery
First look: Bunnings debuts small store in Bicester
Australian DIY firm Bunnings has lifted the lid on a new small store format, with its first in the UK opening in Bicester today.
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Retail Voice
Three ways to turn festive shoppers into lifelong customers
Why brand purpose, consistency and transparency are crucial to long-term customer loyalty.
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News
Store of the Week: Ardene, Saint-Jérôme, Quebec
Canadian fast-fashion retailer Ardene’s new store-cum-hangout in Quebec marks a shift to targeting younger women and becoming more multichannel.
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News
Steinhoff-owned Bensons and Harvey's credit insurance cut
Bensons for Beds and Harvey’s credit cover has been cut in the wake of parent company Steinhoff’s accounting scandal, Retail Week can reveal.
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News
Feather & Black bought out of admin by beds giant
The bulk of furniture retailer Feather & Black has been bought out of administration.
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Data
Data: What do shoppers want from department stores?
The department store market is struggling like never before with changing consumer habits, rising costs and falling confidence all affecting the sector.
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News
Koovs shaves off pre-tax losses despite flat sales
Koovs has posted narrowing losses and delivered flat sales at the interim mark during what chief executive Mary Turner described as a “challenging year”.
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News
Boxing Day online sales set to surpass £1bn mark
Online sales are set to deliver healthy rises over Christmas and Boxing Day, although the latter continues to be outstripped by Black Friday.
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News
Game exec and Multiplay founder Fletcher exits business
Game’s senior vice president of esports and founder of its recently offloaded Multiplay acquisition Craig Fletcher will step down from his role this month.
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News
Harvey Nichols dips into the red in 'challenging' year
Harvey Nichols has posted a pre-tax loss and flat sales as refurbishments at its Knightsbridge flagship bit into its bottom line.
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Analysis
Analysis: Five tech trends set to transform retail in 2018
From blockchain to drones, Retail Week takes a look at the technology that is set to revolutionise how consumers shop and retailers operate in 2018.
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News
Ikea faces European Commission tax investigation
The European Commission has launched an “in-depth investigation” into furniture giant Ikea’s tax affairs.
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